Where Kids love to Celebrate their Birthday – Party Planning for Parents in Lansing
I’ve been party planning and event planning for years and it’s SO MUCH FUN for me. Your local party organizing nerd – that’s me!
Birthdays, fundraisers, you name it – I love it. But, this year my son’s birthday party plans ended up a complete disaster – so I thought.
It was the end of June and the sun had been shining non-stop for about 30 days straight. We planned to party till the sun went down at Hawk Island. The plan was to swim the day away then rinse off at the splash pad and finish up with a Minions Piñata. EPIC right?!
Wrong. It thunder stormed ALL.DAY.LONG.
So, we improvised and headed to Zap Zone in Waverly. Turns out it ended up being a birthday party for the books and not just for the kids.
Impression 5, Zap Zone, Nature Centers, and other Fun Birthday Party Planning Options
Our change of party planning this year for my son landed us at Zap Zone. We purposed to jump for their half-hour time limit and try out the new Ninja Warrior wall. My brother had a few passes to the laser tag course, and the kids talked us into doing a few arcade games. When we left it was 10 pm!
My husband joked that it was like Vegas – no clocks, no daylight, and arcade games instead of slots that keep spitting out tokens instead of coins. We adults shamelessly enjoyed ourselves just as much as the kids.
What Makes the Best Party Planning Pick?
I tell you this story because my new party planning goals for my kid’s birthday parties are now going to be aimed at picking places where we ALL can have a blast – young and old.
Because, what young kids love even more than having a fun party, is having a fun party with us. Bonus – it keeps us young. #bondinggoals
Here’s my list of party places around Lansing for all ages.
Let’s get to partying shall we!?
Art and Adventure Party Planning Places
Prices and times often change – call for $ details.
01) Annie Kathryn Hair + Bridal Studio
Have your child’s birthday party in a fun and beautiful Salon in REO Town. Messge or Call (517) – 490-6632 for details and to set up.
02) Birchfield Park
What’s the best thing to do during winter birthday parties? Go sledding! Birchfield has such a great set up and it’s just $2 for a tube! If you’re looking for a fun winter party this is a go-to option!
03) Fenner Nature Center
A fun and educational party in one.
04) Harris Nature Center
2 hour themed parties with a guided nature walk.
05) Hawk Island
Party all year long at their Snow park or Water Park.
06) Impression 5
Play in the museum, make slime and celebrate in a private room.
07) Michigan Historic Museum
Who knew history could be so fun! Party downtown in this beautiful and fun History center.
08) MSU Museum
Their staff takes great care to give kids a fun and interactive experience.
09) Preuss Pets
Have a unique and amazing party with their basic and themed options.
10) Reach Art Studio
Get creative with this fun, artistic, and unique way to celebrate.
11) Sundance Riding Stables
Who can resist a pony party!?
12) Uncle John’s Cider Mill
Treats and fun galore!
13) Woldumar Nature Center
A theme-based program with one of their naturalists included.
Playing Party Planning Places
Prices and times often change – call for $ details.
14) Al!ve Charlotte
Two hours of your choice of activities like rock climbing, treehouse, basketball, and more!
15) Bull’s Eye Axe Throwing
Temporarily closed while they move to a new location. Check their site for updates.
This is a great teen or older kid party option.
16) Chuck E Cheese
A birthday classic.
17) DEFY
Jump the day away with this party to remember.
18) Edru Skate
My nephew had his birthday party here this year and it was SO FUN. It was a blast from the past for me. We had lots of laughs and fun, and a little bit of wobbling. #chickendance
19) Extreme Fun
This enclosed area of fun makes parties fun for all because the kids have a blast and the parents are as stress-free as possible. Leaving us more time to chat and watch our kids having a great time together.
20) Fun Tyme
All-ages fun here! They offer different packages and options.
21) Jumpin’ Jax
The largest inflatables play area in town.
22) Lansing Lugnuts
Celebrate your birthday with Big Lug!
23) Launch
Jump and play
24) Potter Park Zoo
Dinosaur and Savannah Themed Party Packages. An epic day awaits!
25) play. East Lansing
Have the cutest little party at the cutest little place! Experience themes like princess tea parties, super hero, mad hatter and more!
26) Zap Zone
Endless hours of fun – Jumping, Playing Glow Golf, Arcade, Laser Tag and more!
Sports Party Planning Places
Prices and times often change – call for $ details.
27) East Lansing Aquatic Center
Give the kids an amazing day and have an area designated for your groups celebrating needs.
28) Goldfish Swim School
As a kid, I always thought a swimming party would be the best but my birthday is in the winter. I wish they would have been around when I was a kid.
29) MAC
Pools, fun, and party options galore! Check out their overnight fun.
30) Red Cedar Gymnastics
You’ll rotate through different stations, flipping into the foam pit, jumping on trampolines, and more.
31) Suburban Ice
No matter the time of year, this is always a blast!
32) Twistars
Regular and Ninja Zone party options mean you’ll have something fun for any kid!
33) Water Parks and Water Play
For endless hours of FREE fun!
34) YMCA
Let the YMCA take the stress away with their party planning.
Where do you Party? Do you have a Place We should Add to Our List?
We are better together! What should we add to our list that you’ve been to and found amazing?
Have a blast at your next party, Lansing.